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Senate roll call 83 · 84th Congress · Jul 29, 1955

Nomination of john a. Hall to be director of locomotive inspection, interstate commerce commission. Confirmed.

On Jul 29, 1955, the Senate voted 43–41. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–37, Republicans 36–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

43

No

41

Did not vote

3

Date

Jul 29, 1955

From Voteview roll call records.